What is Running Start Created in 1990 by

What is Running Start? § § Created in 1990 by the Washington State legislature Juniors and seniors earn credit for high school requirements and a college degree Up to 15 college credits per quarter with free or reduced cost tuition Credits earned now will be used toward future university/college degrees Running Start saves you money!

Running Start is for students who. . . § § Juniors or seniors enrolled in a public high school. Are ready for college-level coursework. § Students must place into college-level courses, i. e. English 101 or Math 107 or higher, based on one of the placement options.

NSC calendar § § § North Seattle College: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer terms Summer quarter is not covered by Running Start Each quarter is 11 weeks long, summer is 8 weeks long Spring breaks do not always coincide with high school breaks § Student needs to contact instructors before absence if they will be missing any class due to vacations or high school conflicts (testing, sports, etc. ) NSC does not have a mid-winter break Join Running Start Fall, Winter or Spring quarter

Classes: A little or a lot Part-time or Full-Time § § Running Start students can take as few as one class per quarter or as many as three Complete high school requirements faster and explore new subjects Classes must be college-level (numbered 100 or above) to be covered by Running Start

Credits? 5 college credits (1 quarter)= 1 high school credit (1 year) § Classes are typically 5 credits and meet about 5 hours per week.

Classes at North Seattle College North Seattle Class High School Equivalent History 146, 147, 148 (take 2 of the 3) US History 11 A/11 B English 101, English 102 Language Arts Political Science 202 American Government Business, Computer Science 110, Nanotechnology 101 (other options available) Occupational Education Health 150 Health Class

Example Schedules Monday 9: 009: 50 Tuesday Wed English 101 Thursday Friday English 101 US History 10: 00 - US History 10: 50 US History 11: 00 - Math 141 11: 50 Math 141 English 101 Math 141 OR Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 6: 008: 50 pm Biology 160 English 101 Online US History

Study Time For each hour in class, plan for two hours of homework or study time outside of class Class In Class Time per week Study/Homework Time per week Total Hours per week English 5 10 15 Biology 5 10 15 US History 5 10 15 Total 15 30 45

Running Start or IB Courses? What are some of the differences between Running Start and IB courses? Running Start IB Classes are taken in 11 weeks Classes are taken for an entire year Student earns the grade at the end of the quarter and receives college credit Student must take the IB placement exam at the end of the year Student is starting their permanent college transcript IB scores will only count as college credit if the score is high enough

Running Start costs § § Tuition is at free or reduced cost and covered by the high school, for up to 15 credits Students are responsible for: Class fees* Books and supplies* Transportation College ID card fee of $5 § § Books can cost $50 - $400 per quarter. *Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch may borrow books from our Bookfund library and have class fees waived

How much money am I saving? One 5 credit college-level course, English& 101 Example: Cost General Student Running Start Student w/Fee Waiver Tuition $513. 75 $0 $0 Class Fees $26. 25 $0 Textbooks $63. 30 $0 Parking $50. 00 Student ID $5. 00 Total $658. 30 $144. 55 $55. 00 Savings of $513. 75!

How do I apply? Please review yellow application packet.

Four-year institutions § Running Start students apply as freshmen – even if they will have an associate degree § Students still required to take SAT and/or ACT tests § Students pay for NSC transcripts to be sent to the colleges

Where will credits transfer? § All Washington state public universities and most in-state private universities § When applying to universities outside of Washington, check with the university’s admissions office on how they will accept Running Start credits § Some universities may not accept dual-enrollment credits

Making the most of Running Start § Students can earn an associate degree and high school diploma through North Seattle College § Students taking many Running Start classes should begin preparing for their college major. § Students are beginning to create their permanent college transcript.

Summer Classes Summer 2017 - Students entering Running Start in the Fall may take summer classes Tuition and fees are student’s responsibility Register for Fall and Summer Classes at the same time Letter or email from High School Counselor required to take summer classes

Dates and Deadlines § Fall 2017 - New student registration begins May 22 nd § Mandatory new student orientation will be September 13 th and 14 th § Fall quarter begins September 25 th

Running Start Website Resources for Students and Parents

Questions Running Start Manager: Chelsea Good Chelsea. good@seattlecolleges. edu 206 -934 -3682 NSCCRStart@seattlecolleges. edu